{Forever 21 Out West Draped Jacket, Feel The Piece Sweatshirt Dress, Kyi Kyi Hat, Hue Tights, Born ‘Cady’ Boots, Vita Fede ‘Futturo’ & ‘Mini Titan’ Bracelets, Rings via Catbird and Artists & Fleas}

Most days I’m fine with getting all gussied up, but every now and then I just want to be as comfortable as possible.  Since it’s generally frowned upon to wear pajamas and slippers outside of the house, I’m always on the lookout for pieces that are cozy without looking (too) sloppy. Enter my beloved sweatshirt dress that I picked up during the throes of winter. While it’s rare to catch me in an actual sweatshirt, a sweatshirt dress is definitely a style I can get on board with. I try to switch things up a bit and keep my outfits fresh on the blog, but trust me when I say that I basically lived in this thing on the weekends.  It’s super soft, warm and just perfect for curling up in around the house.  But the best thing about my sweatshirt dress, is that it can also be jazzed up a bit with the right shoes and accessories and be worn for ripping and running around the city.

Speaking of shoes…  I still can’t get enough of these Born ‘Cady’ boots! As you may recall, I stomped all over Italy in them during the Christmas break, and they kept my tootsies very happy.  While I am certainly looking forward to sandal weather, I have to admit I’m going to be a little sad when it’s time to stow these away.

And last, but certainly not least… can we talk about my new Vita Fede Futturo bracelet? I think I may be in love!  I’ve had my mini titan for close to a year now, and I’ve been very pleased with the quality and how well it’s held up with no tarnishing. I recently decided to spring for this gorgeous gold cuff to match.  When I find a piece of jewelry I really like, I tend to wear it nonstop for months (or years!) at a time.  So I’m always on the lookout for standout pieces that stand the test of time.

And on that note, stay tuned for my upcoming post on my favorite splurge-worthy jewelry lines!

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{Tommy Hilfiger Coat, Zara Plaid Blanket Scarf, Ralph Lauren Hat & Sweater, Old Navy Denim Jacket, J. Crew Plaid ‘City Mini’ Skirt, Hue Tights, Zara Ankle Boots}

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and may the luck of the Irish be with you!

For the record, the fact that I’m wearing green and a whole heap o’ tartans for today’s blog post is pure coincidence. It all started with my little plaid skirt, and the next thing you know I was all bundled up in a blackwatch plaid overcoat and a giant plaid blanket scarf! You guys know my motto: “Go plaid, or go home!”

Since spring is right around the corner, I’m currently making a mad dash to squeeze in all of my cold weather wardrobe favorites before it’s time to pack them away.  It doesn’t hurt that the temps have dipped back below freezing recently as well. As much as I would love to break out my breezy little dresses and ditch the thick tights, a gal’s gotta be practical.

I spent this past weekend doing grownup stuff like taxes and cleaning out my fridge – riveting stuff, I tell you! However, I did manage to squeeze in a little bit of fun with a trip to Umami Burger (where I ordered the Truffle Burger and almost died and went to beef patty heaven). Afterwards, I did a teensy bit of power shopping because there’s nothing like pawing through racks of dresses and trying on new shoes to help burn calories after a big meal… or at least that’s what I like to tell myself!

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So… the million dollar question: How to rock a baseball cap?

As it turns out, you just put it on!

But seriously, I bought this cap many months ago but could never muster up the moxy to wear it. Each time I tried to pair it with an outfit, I’d hem and haw and eventually ditch it before leaving the house.  I eventually gave up and hid my poor little cap away within the depths of my closet.  As luck would have it, it literally fell at my feet while I was digging for a misplaced scarf.  I took it as a sign and decided that today would finally be the day that I gave it a go.

Looking back, I realize that I was totally over thinking it.  And now that I’ve mastered baseball caps, I feel ready to take on my next fashion challenge.  Tune in next time as I take on gold lamé hotpants.

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